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A more colorful pick for a popular apple
MAIA releases redder strain of EverCrisp.
Scout now: WSU field day focuses on latest little cherry disease research
The hectic cherry harvest season has arrived in the Yakima Valley, and with it comes the best opportunity to scout for symptoms of the devastating little cherry disease...
Sticking with tried and true rootstocks
Nurseries suggest growers remember the veteran G.11 in the era of evolving rootstock options and availability.
The next Geneva generation
Breeding program releases three new rootstocks.
Virtual Orchard Meetup summer series: Managing the Uncontrollable
Washington State University Extension announced in a news release the 2023 Virtual Orchard Meetup summer series of webinars...
Northwest growers take annual Columbia Gorge preharvest cherry tour
A few dozen growers learned about quirks of growing Pearl series cherries, cherry breeding and leafhopper research on June 6 at Oregon State University’s annual preharvest cherry tour in The Dalles...
Apple varieties all around the world
Global apple brand development soars.
WSU seeks commercialization partner for WA 64
Washington State University is looking for a commercialization partner for WA 64, the university’s latest apple release...
Magic Star apple to enter U.S. market
Proprietary Variety Management announced plans this spring to introduce a new red apple, Magic Star, into the U.S. market...
Documenting dieback in stone fruit orchards
New survey for fungal pathogens planned.
Investing in early cherries
Retractable-roof greenhouse gives cherry blocks a head start.
Pacing platform pickers
Manage to mitigate the difference in efficiency between front and rear harvesters.
Surge of the Black Pearl
Growers seek to balance fruit size and precocity for popular cherry.
Cherry system features density with intensity
Demonstration cherry blocks in Ferrara, Italy, offer lessons in super-high-density planting.
Powers: New leadership, same legacy
Washington State University’s new dean shares her experience and vision for a resilient future for Washington fruit.
Shaping the future of cherry production — Video
Research on rootstocks and tree architecture puts sweet cherries in a favorable position.
Power to the peaches! — Video
Lessons learned in apples, cherries could aid “stone fruit revolution.”
New ways in the Willamette
Squeezed by rising production costs, Oregon’s high-end vineyard owners rethink systems.
New WA on the way for apple growers
WSU’s apple breeding program is ready to make its next release and invites growers to field days.
Disease detection from space
NASA lends its tech muscle to detecting plant diseases for U.S. farmers.
Western Growers releases automation report
Specialty crop growers spend up to half a million dollars each year on automation in an attempt to cope with labor shortages, according to a new report...
A plan of defense against fire blight
Fire blight experts make progress understanding how, when and where your antibiotic alternatives work best.
Methods of matchmaking for rootstocks and cultivars
Pairing rootstocks and cultivars has always been complicated.
High-tech weed spraying with sensors and sensibilities
MSU weed scientist testing vision-guided herbicide sprayer.
New research scientist filling the weed need
Weed scientist joins Washington State University to focus on specialty crop research needs.
Coaching up the next generation of farmworkers
Schools and industry adapt educational programs to prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Switching seasons improves weed suppression
Research confirms fall is the best time to apply preemergent herbicides.
National stage presence for tree fruit industry
Tree fruit research director participates in USDA panel with U.S. ag secretary.
McIlquham: Digging for health reports
WSU study investigates which soil health metrics matter in Washington wine grape vineyards.
Drilling down on water stress sensors
Washington State University researchers share conclusions of two-year study into the use of plant-based sensors to guide irrigation.
Sprayer maintenance improves mist opportunities
Don’t neglect the sprayer part of your spray program.
BMSB does not like the desert
Invasive pest fares poorly on arid diet as parasitoid introductions continue in Northwest.
Daisy Arias, a young grower from Entiat, Washington
Daisy earned her bachelor’s degree in fruit and vegetable management at Washington State University and is a research assistant at Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee. She is the daughter of Teresa and Pedro Arias.
Catching water in a net
Italian researcher uses netting to cut back on irrigation.
You’re wasting water on your Concord grapes
Concords do just fine with less water, just in case you have less someday.
Fertilizer fine-tuning for Oregon pears
In the fertile soils of Oregon’s Hood River orchards, growers may be able to back off fertilizer temporarily in the face of high prices.
Net effects on pollination
Netting’s implications for pollination still being explored.
Thiago Campbell, a young grower from Homestead, Florida
Thiago earned his horticulture degree from the University of Florida, a master’s degree at Penn State University and is working on his doctorate from Washington State University. He’s the son of Cecilia and Richard Campbell.
A little of everything covered in Hort Show session
Hort Show tech session touches on eclectic variety of topics.
Pollination needs more bees, please
For stable pollination long-term, wild bee diversity matters.
Freezing foresight for frost risk
Over 100 years of frost forecasting experience in the Pacific Northwest and new research improve location-specific predictions.
Good to Know: Production priorities for USDA research
At Appalachian Fruit Research Station, scientists focus on sustainable production for modern systems.
A bug spray for boosting beneficials
Washington growers and researchers feeling out the potential of natural enemy applications in orchards.
Genetic research rearing moths that don’t like them apples
Researcher explores genetics for codling moth control.
IPM using playback against pests
Italian researchers test vibrational insect signaling for mating disruption.
Double-duty nets protect apple crop
Hail netting protects apple trees from pests in University of Minnesota trial.
Good to Know: IPM with a phenology focus
Connecting pear psylla phenology with IPM strategies proves successful for Wenatchee Valley pear growers.
Edge effects may boost biocontrol
Oregon research finds wild blackberry brambles show potential as host for spotted wing drosophila parasitoids.
Hansen: Drones may help improve biocontrol in wine grapes
New research shows drones and attractant have potential to sustainably enhance beneficials in Washington vineyards.
Nurseries now testing the tree supply for X disease
As new research uncovers X disease in cherry and peach planting stock, the nursery industry ramps up testing and protective practices.